Researchers identified that a single, skilled nurse could safely rule out pulmonary congestion in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) with lung ultrasound (LUS), providing new promise for the inclusion of point-of-care imaging in nursing practice. In a prospective exploratory diagnostic accuracy study, LUS performed by a nurse had high specificity (94%) but moderate sensitivity […]
A study published in BMC Oral Health suggests that women of childbearing age with gum disease may face a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. Researchers observed a dose-dependent relationship between the severity of gum inflammation measured by clinical attachment level and the occurrence of gestational diabetes, highlighting the key role of inflammation in this […]
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a new way of predicting whether a kidney donor and recipient are a good match for transplantation. The findings, published today in Science Translational Medicine, could complement existing methods to identify patients at higher risk of rejecting a new kidney and who may benefit from additional immunosuppression […]
Consider the cornea: the eye’s transparent, dome-shaped surface that provides most of its focusing power and serves as a protective barrier. It directs light onto the retina for sharp vision and shields the eye from dust, debris and harmful UV rays. That’s a lot to ask from a structure made of cells and proteins that’s […]
Nicotine ingestions among young children declined from 2015 to 2023. However, a study in published in Pediatrics journal reported a dramatic increase (over 700%) in nicotine pouch ingestions from 2020 to 2023. In light of this, experts urge parents to store nicotine products in locked, child-proof containers to prevent access. Numerous items that contain nicotine, such […]
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals experience persistent self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy despite achieving objective measures of success. This phenomenon is associated with lower job satisfaction, increased rates of burnout, and reduced productivity. Harsh Wadhwa et al conducted a study to determine the prevalence of imposter syndrome among orthopaedic surgery residents […]
Raipur: In an interim order, the Chhattisgarh High Court has allowed candidates holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree to apply for the post of Pharmacist (Grade-II) advertised by the National Health Mission (NHM). The Court took strong exception to the exclusion of degree holders in favour of diploma holders and described the restriction as […]
During the tightly regulated gastrulation, embryonic cells differentiate into the three germ layers – endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm – which eventually give rise to all tissues and organs. The late, renowned developmental biologist Lewis Wolpert once stated: “It is not birth, marriage, or death, but gastrulation which is truly the most important time in your […]
Brazil: A recent study published in Head & Neck highlights the increased risk of thyroid dysfunction in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) following external radiotherapy (RT). The study found that more than half (54.7%) of HNSCC patients who underwent RT developed thyroid dysfunction (TD), with 53.7% experiencing long-term complications. “Subclinical hypothyroidism […]
Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear. A proof-of-concept study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that OCT imaging can measure fluid levels in the inner ear, which correlate […]